Shane Lowry
Nico Echavarria wins 2026 Cognizant Classic after Shane Lowry's Bear Trap collapse
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Colombia's Nico Echavarria claimed his third PGA Tour title—and first U.S.-based win—at the 2026 Cognizant Classic, finishing at 17-under par with a bogey-free weekend capped by a final-round 66. Shane Lowry built a three-shot lead before consecutive double bogeys on the 16th and 17th handed the $1.728 million victory, 500 FedExCup points, and a 2026 Masters invitation to Echavarria from the record $9.6 million purse.
Brooks Koepka has partnered with Shane Lowry for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, which starts Thursday at TPC Louisiana. The pairing might surprise fans given past Ryder Cup rivalries, but Lowry said it makes sense to them. Koepka aims to boost his FedEx Cup standing with the help of the Irish Open champion.
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Shane Lowry sent a text to Rory McIlroy declining to join his victory celebrations after the 2026 Masters, citing his own disappointment from another final-round collapse. Lowry finished tied for 30th after shooting an 80 on Sunday at Augusta National. He shared the story during Thursday's opening round of the RBC Heritage.